| "Come Back" | |||
| September 1989 | |||
| 1989 | |||
| R&B, soul, adult contemporary | |||
| 5:20 | |||
| Epic | |||
| David L. Elliott, Terry Steele, Charles White | |||
| Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller | |||
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| "Here and Now" on YouTube |
"Here and Now" is a 1989 song by American recording artist Luther Vandross, and written by: David L. Elliott, Terry Steele, and Charles “Casino“ White. The single is from the compilation album The Best of Luther Vandross... The Best of Love. "Here and Now" became his fifth single to peak at No. 1 on the Hot Black Singles, and his first single to chart in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6.[1]
Critical reception[edit]
David Giles from Music Week wrote, "Vandross diehards will happily lap this up — it's already put in a showing in the lower reaches of the chart — but this typically dreamy, sensual ballad hardly represents a quantum leap in style for the romantic soul maestro."[2]
Charts[edit]
Certifications[edit]
Accolades[edit]
"Here and Now" also earned Vandross his first Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1991.
Popular Culture[edit]
- Vandross performed the song on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Vandross also performed the song in the two-part "Do Not Pass Go" (season 5) of 227, where he performed during Rose and Warren's wedding ceremony in early 1990.
Renditions[edit]
- In 1997, saxophonist Richard Elliot covered the song on the soprano saxophone for his album "Jumpin' Off."[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 601.
- ^ Giles, David (January 13, 1990). "Singles" (PDF). Music Week. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. January 20, 1990. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Vandross - UK Singles Chart history. Chart Archive
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Luther Vandross – Here and Now". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "Jumpin' Off overview". Allmusic.com.
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One look in your eyes and there I see Just what you mean to me Here in my heart I believe Your love is all I'll ever need Holdin' you close through the night I need you, yeah I look in your eyes and there I see What happiness really means The love that we share makes life so sweet Together we'll always be This pledge of love feels so right And, ooh, I need you Here and now I promise to love faithfully (Faithfully) You're all I need Here and now I vow to be one with thee (You and me), hey Your love is all (I need) I need Say, yeah, yeah When I look in your eyes, there I'll see All that a love should really be And I need you more and more each day Nothin' can take your love away More than I dare to dream I need you Here and now I promise to love faithfully (Faithfully) You're all I need Here and now I vow to be one with thee (You and me), yeah Your love is all I need (Starting here) Ooh, and I'm starting now I believe (I believe in love), I believe (Starting here) I'm starting right here (Starting now) Right now because I believe in your love So I'm glad to take the vow Here and now, oh I promise to love faithfully (Faithfully) You're all I need Here and now, yeah I vow to be one with thee (You and me), yeah Your love is all I needWatch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
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